Restaurants that offer Grandma's Cake

Portobello Garden

➤ 269B Portobello Road, London, W111LR, W11 1LL, United Kingdom

Cafés • Pasta • Pizza • Italian

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"Out and about on a lunchtime constitutional along Portobello Road last week something interesting caught my eye. Set back from the road, hiding behind vintage clothes in the arcade, was an alluringly attractive Italian restaurant. On my own, without reading material and in a hurry to get back to work, I had no intention of sitting down to eat but I was compelled to go in and investigate. I glanced at the menu and clientele, was charmed by the decor of hanging dried meat and flowers, and decided I would return imminently.<br/ <br/ Thankfully an opportunity arose this week. I had taken it upon myself to arrange a lunch for myself and nine colleagues, and presented them with an option of four restaurants (secretly hoping that democracy would work in my favour). At first, take-up was slow as the more adventurous-sounding alternatives were far more popular, but risk aversion gradually set in and the simple Italian became the winner; a culinary hare and tortoise situation, if you will.<br/ <br/ “What if they don’t cater for big groups? What if it’s awful and I’m forever ridiculed for my restaurant choice?” Such questions were running through my mind, distracting me from my morning tasks.<br/ <br/ An amiable Italian gentleman saw the first sub-group and exclaimed “group of ten, this way please!” so we followed orders and went inside to our long table, immediately looking above us at the conservatory style ceiling and feeling as though we had walked into a Tuscan summer.<br/ <br/ Our charismatic waitress brought over an alternative to a complementary bread basket; a plate of amuse-bouche sized pieces of courgette frittata served on a forest of rocket. I was very impressed by this. They have foreseen that I’m going to be ravenous, having not eaten since my 11:00 AM apple; that I may not wish to bloat up on bread; that I enjoy being surprised, which I most certainly was. I had only been there ten short minutes and these people already knew how to please me more than some people who have known me for decades. If that isn’t customer service, I really don’t know what is. <br/ <br/ The menu is slightly unusual in that there isn’t the usual long list of pizzas and pastas to choose from, instead there were a couple of al forno dishes (baked in the oven), several paninis (with pizza bread), and a list of specials, a few of which were mains. I took from this that a decision had been made to offer a limited number of dishes, but to do them well.<br/ <br/ I had top-notch, considerably portioned gnocchi with bolognese sauce for £11.50, served whilst the tomato sauce was still bubbling from the oven, with fresh basil scattered on top.<br/ <br/ To make the experience even more superior, they should consider investing in a second credit card machine to take two payments simultaneously since this was a bit slow.<br/ <br/ I was really fond of this restaurant and highly recommend it. Now I just need to think up another reason to go back next week.."

Saporitalia

➤ 222 Portobello Road Notting Hill London, W11 1LJ, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Indian • Cheese

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"Saporitalia is set to be a hit with its large, unpretentious and authentic pizzas Booking a table at the last minute in London is challenging at the best of times. Trying to secure a spot for nine people on a Friday evening at a new and already well-reviewed restaurant on fashionable Portobello Road would seem to be a fool’s errand. You can imagine our surprise, then, that this turned out not to be the case at Saporitalia whose easy-going staff informed us that seating our group that evening would be no problem at all. Although we eventually arrived almost an hour late we were warmly welcomed and waved thorough to our table at the back. Almost as soon as we sat down small plates of...read more"

Napolita St Werburgh's

➤ 83 Mina Rd St Werburghs, BS2 9XP, Bristol, United Kingdom

Sushi • Pizza • Pasta • Mexican

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"Took two hours to get us out food which was understandable given how busy they were but it was busy because of takeaway orders, what's the point in going out if you get faster service to your door. When my pizza came it was wet raw and when asked to put it back in they said it was because there was mushrooms... Also what the heck kind of stupid system is it where the person who pays the deposit doesn't get it back, will not be returning, would not recommend, felt robbed at the end."

Wildwood

➤ The George Hotel, High Street, RH10 1, Crawley, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Seafood • Italian

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"If you want an amazing food, great service, great wine and very good price then Wildwood is the restaurant for you. We tried pasta, and steaks and even the Philly cheese steak and everything was outstanding. This was out last night in Crawley and totally worth it to close the trip on this high note. It is so amazing to fine a gem like this and I could go to this restaurant again and again and still feel like the first time. I would order the table in advance We will be back for sure next year as there are so many more dishes to try out."

Anacapri Pizzeria

➤ Anacapri Ristorante Pizzeria Helmshore RoadLancashire BB4 4LU, Rossendale, United Kingdom

Wine • Pizza • Pasta • Italian

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"My family and I dined at this restaurant on Saturday, July 28th. We had 6 adults, a five-year-old, and a baby with us. This restaurant is local to us and we are familiar with it. It has a warm family atmosphere that is busy but not overly loud, with friendly staff who are attentive and cheerful without being pushy. The service is good even when it's busy, and the owner is very hands-on and greets everyone. We enjoyed a delicious rioja wine, along with tasty house wines. The starters, pizzas, and pasta were excellent and reasonably priced. The mains and specials, on the other hand, were a bit overpriced and the portions were small, although flavorful. Two in our group found them disappointing. Our pizza, the Anacapri, was a bit lackluster, undercooked, and bland, which is unusual as they are usually good. Nonetheless, it didn't ruin our evening, and we all had a good time, especially the kids. The staff didn't mind the children walking about and they even received special attention."

The Fox and Grapes

➤ 9 Camp Road Wimbledon Common London, SW19 4UN, SW19 4UH, United Kingdom

Pub • Beer • Wine • British

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"went for a weekend walk around wimbledon common, but needed a bit susceptibility on the way. I was recommended to spend the hand in hand or the fox grapes when I was ready to spend a little more. Finally, the fox grapes were the one we took (both literally and metaphorically). it was a bit more pricier than normal, but eating was a quality to fit. I chose the squid and triple boiled chips. the squid was perfectly broken, and while the three-fold boiled chips were not as good as others I tasted, the muddy heaps were excellent. the positive noise from the other side of the table suggested that the burger was also quite good!"

Wildwood Restaurant Bar

➤ 13-15 The Meadows, Chelmsford, CM26FD, United Kingdom

Cafés • Kebab • Asiatic • Seafood

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"I had family visiting from Ireland and was excited to bring them to Wildwood. Upon arriving at 7pm, we were informed that the restaurant would be closing at 8.30pm and we would need to leave before then. Before we could even sit down, the waiter asked for our drink orders, making it clear that they were in a rush to get us out the door. I found this to be quite rude and was left feeling disappointed by the rushed experience."

Positano

➤ 124 High Street, Guildford, United Kingdom

Pizza • Sushi • Mexican • Asiatic

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"Lovely historic building, not overly large so space limited and would recommend booking during busy periods. Very friendly and attentive staff who also had a good knowledge of the building history which was nice to hear. Went for a late lunch and took advantage of their fixed price two course menu, a couple of cocktails and some bread and olives. Very large bowl of olives which was nice, they were pitted and we do prefer non pitted as tend to be more flavourful, however these were still enjoyable and a good sized portion. Bread was reasonable but nothing outstanding. Bruschetta nice, sweet tomatoes and fresh, street pizza found a little sloppy and a bit bland personally. Mains an Arrabiata sauce they kindly changed penne to spaghetti for my partner, pasta nicely cooked, sauce could have used a little more chilli, simple but tasty overall. I had the Carbonara which tasted creamy but as I had a little bit of a cold I'm not sure if it actually had a touch of cream but it certainly wasn't a full cream base which was good. I did find it although rich slightly bland in both the pancetta and the cheese, again I had a slight cold but expected the flavours to be a bit more punchy. Couldn't manage a dessert but we did both go for a liqueur coffee, myself a Scottish and my partner an Italian, both were pleasant and well made. The two cocktails as well had a decent measure of alcohol, quite well balanced flavour wise and whilst I've had much better they were certainly enjoyable. Definitely would give it a try again, sniffle free to give a fair shot. The staff and the very reasonable price for lunch would make a visit attractive, but would also like to go for an evening meal and a more relaxed experience."

Amici

➤ 592-596 Harrogate Road, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS17 8DP

Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian

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"Great Italian Food on Harrogate Road If you're looking for an exceptional Italian dining experience, this restaurant on Harrogate Road comes highly recommended. Ambience and Service Arriving around 7 PM, we were promptly seated. The restaurant boasts exquisite decor and a welcoming ambience. From the moment we walked in until we left, the service was flawless. Starters We began with three starters: Tempura Prawns, Avocado Crab Tian, and Gamberoni Marechiaro. Each dish was perfect. The Gamberoni sauce was beautifully seasoned, the tempura batter was just right, and the Crab Tian was well balanced and seasoned. Main Courses: For the main course, we ordered the Fish Feast Platter for one (which could easily serve 1.5 people), Carbonara, and Linguine Pescatore. All three dishes were beautifully prepared and delicious. Value Although the restaurant is on the expensive side, the quality of food and overall dining experience make it well worth the price. Recommendation I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to enjoy top-notch Italian cuisine"

Zizzi Canterbury

➤ 53 St. Peter's Street, Canterbury CT1 2BE, United Kingdom

Pizza • Cafés • Mexican • Fast Food

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"my family treated me after graduation to a meal and that was my first time that I tried zizzi! I was so excited to see a lot of vegan dresses~ the atmosphere was amazing, the personal was friendly and helpful, they checked whether everything in order a few times, offered drinks and perfect customer service the eating itself was amazing, it was hot, it was delicious, it was the perfect meal to feed the souls that they even have the gluten-free alternative vegan ping! I will say that the situation is everything! my local zizzi is not as beautiful as this! I recommend canterbury zizzi! 5star experience (but the app allows only 4 stars since their not full vegan restaurant) omg and the price? hallo, do they eat the good for this price? I have ordered the lentil Ragù"

Villa Vinci

➤ 44 Loy Street, Cookstown, United Kingdom, BT80 8PE

Pizza • Sushi • Asiatic • Mexican

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"Buyer beware. I went to check out this place to potentially bring friends later on. Upon entering, I noticed that the restaurant was mostly empty, with only three people at one table. A staff member who seemed rude and possibly under the influence of drugs or just poorly trained in customer service, greeted me. When I tried to order a coffee, it was initially refused, then allowed, but then denied again. I decided to leave as there are plenty of other great dining options in Cookstown with well-trained staff and exceptional food. I cannot recommend a place that portrays itself as something it is not. Just having the name "Italian Restaurant" does not make it so. Arrogance and poor manners are not qualities of an authentic Italian restaurant. Buyer beware."

Wildwood Pizza Pasta Grill Bournemouth

➤ 6-7 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, BH11BA, BH2 6HE, United Kingdom

Pizza • Grill • Italian • European

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"Staff are superb. Very noisy wen we went, offered to move us downstairs, they recognised the fact we were struggling with noise to Start with. Nothing is too much trouble. A service charge of 10% was added to our bill(we were a party of 8) and wen we went to pay we were asked if we were happy with bill and did we want to take off service charge (we didn't). Food is fantastic and the lotus biscuit cheesecake is to die for . Recommend this restaurant"

Alforno

➤ 78 Saint James’s Street, Brighton, BN21PA, BN2 1PA, United Kingdom

Pizza • Vegan • Italian • Desserts

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"Last night, we visited Al Forno and had a wonderful experience. We stumbled upon the restaurant by chance and were not disappointed. The friendly young waitress seated us by the window and our pizzas arrived quickly and were delicious. The garlic bread was particularly tasty. The pizzas were generously topped with fresh ingredients and the crust was perfectly crispy on the outside and melted in the middle. The portions were so large that we had to take half of our pizzas home. Although we did not try any desserts, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and do not understand the negative reviews."

Sikulo Italian Cafe

➤ 115 Northfield AvenueW13 9QR, London, United Kingdom

Pizza • Vegan • Italian • Vegetarian

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"The food was really delicious, and the service was friendly. It is very loud in there between but then gets quieter as families with young children tend to have left by then. One thing though the service was a little bit slow when we’d finished our mains. No one collected the plates for about mins and we didn’t get offered a dessert menu/ couldn’t get their attention for about half an hour and by that point we didn’t fancy pudding anymore!! Shame, because the desserts did look lovely. We’d deffo go there again for the food, and would just time it a bit later to avoid the kids as it does get very very loud!"

Rossella

➤ 103 Highgate road London, NW5 1TR, United Kingdom

Cafe • Pizza • Italian • Home Style

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"Visited again . We were 6 celebrating our grandson’s 9 th birthday. The food was fantastic. We had starters like fried calamari bourata and garlic bread. All were tasty.For mains we had spaghetti bolognese and seafood spaghetti as well as spaghetti carbonara. All were fantastic.so was the tiramisu and thr chocolate cake with icecream. We will return again . Dorit"

Wildwood

➤ Units B2 And B3. The Atrium, GU15 3QL, Surrey Heath, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Seafood • Fast Food

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"Called in for breakfast at 11.50am as sign stated serving breakfast until midday. Was told breakfast service was over. We pointed out that the sign stated otherwise. Staff were unfriendly, surly, and clearly not interested in accommodating us. I'm not surprised it was so empty when so many other restaurants in the area are buzzing. No customer service at all."

Romanelli Italian Food

➤ 9 Grace Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK62XJ, United Kingdom

Steak • Italian • Starters • Delivery Services

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"My husband reserved a table for two at this restaurant. It was actually my suggestion, as we haven't tried it out yet and it's one of the eateries in the neighborhood."

Primavera

➤ 106 New King's Road, London, SW64LY, United Kingdom

Pizza • Vegan • Italian • Vegetarian

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"Primavera hosted our wedding party and we couldn't have been happier with any aspect of it, from the service to the food and venue. Wish I could leave more than 5 stars! With COVID guidelines forcing us to change our wedding plans, the reception we had at Primavera was what really made the day. All of our guests were excellently cared for and the restaurant's owner Dessi worked so hard to make the day special for us. She worked with us personally on the menu and arrangements. We had a number of vegetarians, vegans and guests with allergies or mobility issues, whom were catered for with no problems whatsoever. The team followed COVID guidelines even when these guidelines changed at the last minute! The food is FANTASTIC. We had bruschetta sharing platters, baked Camembert and calamari starters for everyone, then everyone ordered a la carte. We requested a particular whiskey, which was supplied, and then the team served us our own wedding cake, making sure every guest had a slice with an icing rose on it! The staff were super friendly, super efficient and super attentive. Each course was served perfectly with no waiting. They worked SO hard, I can't thank them enough. Even though this was for a special event, we'll most likely be coming back on a regular basis because the food is so good!"

Wildwood

➤ 4 5 Cross Keys Shopping Centre, 18 Queen St, Salisbury, England, SP1 1EY, United Kingdom

Pizza • Italian • British • Fast Food

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"they do not have many vegetarian/vegan meals, but they are marked clearly as vegetarian/vegan. I had the vegan beyond meat burger with vegan brioche bene, vegan mayo and vegan cheese, which was very nice. the dessert was a bit down, as the celestial sorbet consisted of only a small swallow and the berries had not as described in the menu on it. they took it back to the kitchen and added a few small berries. at £4.30 isn't good. the personal seemed a bit chaotic, maybe they were overwhelmed by the amount of memory on Sunday customers."

Stefano's

➤ 14 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff, CF119NR, CF11 9, United Kingdom

Sushi • Pizza • Seafood • Fast Food

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"Birthday meal out with friends. It was like stepping back in time, when Cardiff was blessed with many such Italian family run restaurants Waiters were efficient and experienced. Food was great too.The atmosphere created here by the owner is superb. Long may it continue…..we will be back. (If only parking was easier"